THE NEW WOMAN IN 

MOTHER GOOSE LAND 



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EDYTH M. WORMWOOD 




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The New Woman In Mother Goose Land 



A Play For Children 



By Edyth M. Wormwood. 



Copyright, 1S15, Bldrldge Entertainment House. 



PUBLISHED BY 

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CHARACTERS. 

Peter, the Pumpkin Eater. 

Mrs. Peter— his wife. 

Mr. Bachelor. 

Mrs. Bachelor— his wife. 

Mrs. Horner. 

Jack ) 

Tom > Her Children, 

Rocakby Baby ) 

Mrs. Winkie. 

Mary 1 

Jack I 

Jill > Her Children. 

Willie I 

Simon j 

Mrs. Bunting. 

Baby Bunting — her^child. 

16 Characters— 7 male, 9 female. 



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The New Woman in Mother Goose Land. 



{SCENE— The living room of Peter, the Pumpkin 
Eater. The Pumpkin, which is just behind the scenes, 
is made of orange-colored crepe paper, on a frame of 
wood or wire. It should reach to Mrs. Peter^s arm- 
pits. 

Mrs, Peter 
Now Peter, I'm just running down to the club, 
And must not a moment delay. 
Friends coming this evening, the cook has just 

left. 
You'll have to get dinner to-day. 

Peter 
This sort of fool business has gone far enough. 
You are clever, my dear. Amy Blanche, 
But your place is at home, so I've rigged up a 

scheme 
To show you I'm boss of this ranch. 

Mrs. Peter 
You'll work some great wonders, I haven't a 

doubt. 
No mere, worthless man will cage me. 
I'm in for the rights of my sex, and for votes. 
I am and intend to be free. 

Peter 
That speech sounds quite well; but 'tis easy to 

bluff. 
As you very shortly shall see. 
I'm a mere man, 'tis true; but, my dear Amy 

Blanche, 
You will surely be caged, and by me. 

{He steps out and returns, rolling the pumpkin shell.) 
Mrs. Peter 
Now Peter, whatever have you got that for? 
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Peter 
To keep you in, Amy, my dear. 
When you're tempted to roam. It will hold you 

quite well. 
So, Amy, just step over here. 

Mrs. Peter 
Fm not going into that horrible thing. 

Peter 
I think it quite pretty and neat. 
You'll find it quite cozy and comfy in there, 
For I've rigged you a bird of a seat. 
Come, get in and try it. 

Mrs. Peter 

I shan't, Mr. P. 
Peter {Advancing toward her. She backs away. ) 

I shall put you in, then, Mrs. P. 
Mrs. Peter (As he begins to carry her. ) 

You let me alone! I'll get in if I must. 

But you're mean as you ever can be! 
(She climbs in by the help of a chair. ) 

Peter 
Now, Amy, whenever you get on a hunch 
All over creation to roam, 

I shall pop you right into this pumkin-shell fine, 
And keep you quite safely at home, (peeps over) 
Now don't sulk, my dear, you are all right you 

know. 
I think my plan really will do. 
Perhaps, though, you'd like to have something to 

read 
I'll drop in a paper or two, 

(He dumps in a few magazines. Doorbell rings. He 
admits Bachelor. ) 

Bachelor 
When I was a bachelor, I lived by myself. 
And kept all my mending done fine. 



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I thought if I married, 'twould be wifey's job, 
But look at these trousers of mine. 

{Holds up trousers, showing large holes in seat and 
knee. ) 

Wifey's off to the Club, and to Charity Fairs; 

She's simply determined to vote. 

She has no time to spend with her husband at 

home, 
Or to mend up his trousers and coat. 
So I plainly perceive I must mend them myself, 
It's a job that I just hate to do. 
So I thought my repair kit I'd bring over here. 
And chew on the subject with you. 

{He pulls 2Jatches needle and thread out of his 
pocket, sits doivn and begins to mend.) 

Peter 
My wife's just the same; but I've put up a kick 
And showed I'd a will of my own. 
I've put her in jail in that great pumpkin shell, 
She's sulking it out there alone. 

{sings) 

Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater, 
Had a wife and couldn't keep her; 
Put her in a pumpkin shell, 
And there he kept her very well. 

{Both laugh. Peter begins to peel potatoes, Bach to 
mend. Enter Jack and Jill very noisily. They are very 
ragged and dirty. ) 

Jack 
Hello, Mr. Peter. We're hungry as bears, 
Oh, do give us something to eat! 

Jill 

Some pie and some cake and some raspberry jam, 
Jack 

And a sandwich of raised bread and meat. 



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Peter 
I won't feed such dirty small gluttons as you. 
Go home, kids, and make yourselves neat; 
Tell your mother you need some whole clothes to 

put on 
And ask her for something to eat. 

Jack 
Say, what are you givin' us? Ma ain't to home, 
She leads the club meeting today. 

Jill 
She was writing her paper and so couldn't cook. 
We're starving, Pete, just as we say. 

Bachelor 

Poor kiddies! I know how to pity you now. 
Peter 

If that's the case, I won't be mean; 

But while I am getting your luncheon, you kids 

Must go in and make yourselves clean. 

{He points to door. Ihey go out at it, and he begins 
to cut bread. Presently they begin to quarrel. Their 
voices are plainly heard. ) 

Jill 

■ Now Jack, you're a nasty mean boy! I'm all wet. 

Jack 

It's nothing to me if you are. 
Jill 

You jerked the old basin, you horrible hog. 

You just wait! Tonight I'll tell Ma. 
Jack 

I didn't. 
Jill 

You did. 
Jack 

Now, Sis, you dry up. 

Or I'll empty the rest on you, too. 



The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 7 

Jill 

Not much, sir, you won't. I'm the quickest, you 

see. 
Now does that feel real nice to you? 

{Jill rushes out. Jack after her. Jill's apron is wet, 
so are Jack's head and waist. Jill dodges behind 
Bachelor. ) 

Jill 

Don't you wish you could catch me? 

Jack {diving after her) 

I can, and I will. 
Peter {holding out plate of sandwiches) 

Quite fighting, you terrors, and eat. 
Jill 

I'd rather have cake. 

Peter 
Well, I guess you won't starve 
On good, wholesome bread and cold meat. 

{Children begin to eat, greedily. Enter Contrary 
Mary. ) 

Mary 
Look here, you young scamps, where is that pail 

of water 
I sent you for so long ago? 
I've something to do besides chase you around, 
As you very shortly sTiall know. 

Jack 
Oh, cut it out now. Sis, and join in the strike, 
'Gainst Suffragettes and Women's clubs. 
If the men can rebel, why, the children can, too, 
And show there is some fight in cubs. 

Mary 
You're a slangy boy. Jack, but I think I will 
strike; 



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I'll be really contrary, and shirk. 

Why should Mother go, all dressed up, to the 

Club, 
And leave me to do all the work? 

(She seats herself^ and begins to help Peter peel 
potatoes. ) 

Simple Simon (voice of stage, drawling whine) 

Now, Willie, you stop! I hain't tetchin' o' you. 

(fall heard) 
There! You tripped me, and jest made me fell. 
I guess my arm's bruk, an' I've cracked all my 

ribs. 
When Ma gits hum, I am sure goin' to tell. 

Willie Winkie (voice off stage) 

Pooh! Who cares for Ma? She'll be talking of 

votes, 
And coaxing Pa's money for clothes. 
No use to tell Mary. She'll be fixing her hair, 
And thinking of parties and beaux. 

(Simon and Willie enter) 
Mary 

Is that so, Master Wilhe? Well, I guess not much! 

The parties are all well enough, 

But for beaux I've no use. Why, I just detest 

boys. 
So please don't talk such foolish stuff. 
It's really too bad. Si, for Will to act so. 
And tonight you had better tell Pa. 
He'll trim Willie Winkie all up in good shape. 
He's not quite so busy as Ma. 

Willie 

I'll run off and hide until Pa's gone to bed- 
He's sure to go early to sleep- 
Then I'll come from my hiding place, still as a 

mouse. 
And softly to bed I will creep. 



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Simon 

Mr. Peter, them sandwiches look dretful good. 
I hkes bread and meat pow'ful well. 
Say, give us one, Jill. I just bet they are good. 
Fd like to chew on 'em a spell. 

Peter 

Chew away to your heart's content. Simple Si. 
Willie Winkie (grabbing Simon^s sandwich) 

Hold on! Guess I'll have that one, Si. 

Simon (whining) 

Mr. Peter, Will snuck my good sandwich away. 
Can I have some more, and some pie? 

Peter 

I haven't the pie, but you can have some more 
Of the bread and butter and meat. 
Now Willie, don't steal from your brother again, 
But ask me for something to eat. 

Willie (touching Jack's shoulder) 

Tag! You can't catch me, I know. Master Jack. 
Jack (starting after him) 

I can't? Well, quite soon you shall see. 

They race noisily around, tipping over the chairs. 
Peter catches Willie and shakes him. ) 

Peter 
Now, either get out, or sit down in your chairs 
And be good, as small boys ought to be. 

(Child is heard crying. Mrs. Peter pops up head, 
and looks anxiously around. Rockaby Baby runs in, 
folloived by Jack Horner. ) 

Rockaby Baby 

I, wants my own Mamma to rock me to sleep, 
I feels like there's sand in my eye; 
And Jacky is horrid and bad as can be. 
I guess I shall just has to ky. 



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(She does so, loudly. ) 

Peter 
Where is your mother gone, Jacky, my boy? 

Jack Horner 
To Suffragette Meeting't Duck's Bend. 
She went on the first trolley out this A. M., 
And left me this young one to tend. 

Mrs Peter 
Peter! Help me right out of this thing, right 

away! 
That baby's as tired as can be. 
Let me rock her to sleep, do, the poor little thing! 
I'll stay at home now. I agree. 

(Peter helps her out, and she seats herself in rocker, 
and croons Rockaby Baby to sleep. ) 

Jack Horner 

I say, Mr. Peter, can I have that shell 
You took your wife out of just then? 
Fd like it to dump that kid into next time 
That ma leaves me to tend her again. 

{Mrs. Peter carries bahy from room and returns 
without her.) 

Peter 

Your Pa'd better have one to put your Ma in 
Whenever she's tempted to stray. 
If he kept one on hand, all ready for use. 
He could choose whether she'd go or stay. 

Jack Horner 

More likely she'd put him in. Pa is hen-pecked, 
And scared of my Ma as can be. 
Just wait till I grow up! No woman, you bet, _ 
Will get any chance to boss me. 

Baby Bunting (running in) 

I'se tired, and hungry, and dirty, and cold. 
And I is just deffully c'oss. 



The JSfew Woman in Mother Goose Land 11 

Mamma's went to the Club, and my Daddy's 

went hunting. 
I guess dat they bofe must be loss. 
Mrs Peter 
Your Mamma'll be home pretty soon now, my pet. 
Come here, now, and bylow with me. 
Your mamma'll come home safe, and Daddy will 

too. 
And bring you a rabbit. You'll see! 

{Baby B goes to her. She takes her up, and rocks 
her. Enter Tom, the Piper's son, playing a harmon- 
ica. All begin to dance but Mrs. P,, lu ho rocks the 
baby in time to the music. Tom plays faster and fast- 
er, till all are prancing, and gasping for breath. Bach- 
elor succeeds in catching Tom. and taking harmonica 
aivay, ivhen all sink doivn to rest. ) 

Bachelor 

See here, my young Thomas. That's really 

enough. 
How long do you think we can dance? 
That's the worst of your playing, that every one 

round. 
Is always compelled to just prance. 
Tom 
'Tis great fun, I tell you! Good exercise, too, 
'Twill keep you from getting too fat. 
You're really too short to take on much more 

flesh, 
Now really, you can't dispute that. 
(Enter Mrs. Horner, Mrs. Bunting, Mrs. Winkie, 
Mrs. Bachelor, all at once. ) 
Mrs Winkie 
Why children! I left you at home. Don't you 

know 
I expected to find you right there? 

(to Peter and wife) 

Now! really, I'm sorry you've had them to tend. 
Si's eating, I really declare! 



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Mrs Horner 
'Now where is the baby, Jacky and Tom? 
You had her when I went away. 
You tend her while I am in sight, and that's all! 
Has she had any dinner today? 

Mrs Peter 
She's in the back room, fast asleep on my couch, 
And here's Baby Bunting, you see. 
Her daddy went hunting, and left her alone. 
And so she came over to me. 

Mrs Bunting 
But I thought you were going to Club meeting, 
too. 

Mrs Peter 

Oh, I was detained till too late! 
Peter 

Yes, you were detained— there's no doubt of 
that, dear, 

But how, you've forgotten to state. 

Mrs Horner 

We missed you at Club meeting, Amy, my 
dear. 

Though I was quite sure you'd be there. 

You were not forgotten, though. This coming 
year 

You'll sit in the President's chair. 
Peter 

No, I don't think she will. She has given up the 
club. 

Today has decided her quite. 
Mrs. Peter 

Oh, has it, indeed? For today, sir I said. 

Mr. Bachelor, am I not right? 
Mr Bachelor 

Don't refer it to me. I don't know, I am sure. 

And I never would dare interfere 

'Twixt a man and his wife. 



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Mrs, Bachelor 

I should think not, indeed! 

They would soon teach you better, my dear. 

Peter 
Well, ladies, I'd just have you every one know 
That I am the boss of this ranch, 
And my wife stayed at home just because I said 

so. 
Now isn't that so. Amy Blanche? 

( While Peter talks, his ivife ivinks at the other 
ladies, and looks quizzically at Peter, but she answers 
meekly. ) 

Mrs Peter 

Why, Peter, I really suppose that it is. 
Peter 

And you promised- 
Mrs Peter (interrupting) 

To stay home today. 
Peter 

And you did. 
Mrs Peter 

Why, of course. It was too late to go. 

I suppose you must have your own way. 

Peter 
In this case, I must. You will give up the club. 
Today has disgusted me, quite. 

(to the others) 

We will care for your children at ten cents an 

hour, 
While you are away, day or night. 

Mrs Horner 

That means that Amy will. What could you do 

With a whole lot of boys like my Jack? 

Or a baby that cried? 
Mrs Bunting 

Yes, what would he, indeed? 



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Bachelor 

I'll tell you, I'd skin the whole pack! 
Peter 

The kids will be cared for, ma'am, never you fear. 

For my wife will remain in her home, 

And obey, as she should, too, from this day hence- 
forth. 

No more I'll allow her to roam. 

( While he talks, Mrs. Peter winks and gesticulates 
to the other ladies, who reply with sly nods. Mrs. P. 
answers Peter as if convinced by his talk. ) 

Mrs Peter 

I suppose you are right, dear; and if I must stay, 

I'll take care of the children— and yet- 
How about the pay for it— the ten cents an hour? 
Peter 

It will go in my pocket, you bet! 
Mrs Peter 

But can't I have half? 
Peter 

No indeed. Amy Blanche. You have no need of 
money. You see, 

I pay all your bills. 
Mrs Winkie 

Precious small ones they are! 
Peter 

And that money will stay right by me. 
Mrs Bachelor 

Would you take mending, too? I can never find 
time 

To keep Hubby's clothes in repair. 

The holes that man gets in his trousers and socks 

Would fill any heart with despair. 

I don't like to make the man mend for himself, 

For he seems to think that it's real mean; 

But to hire it done while I have a good time, 

Would make me as glad as a queen. 



The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 15 

Peter 

Yes, we'll take in the mending as well as the kids; 

But, to give you a piece of my mind, 

Your place is at home with your mending and 

babes. 
As sooner or later you'll find. 
Baby Bunting 

Daddy left me alone! 
Mrs Bunting 
What a naughty old dad! 
Well, when he gets back, he'll just find 
When he's left with the baby to tend, he must 

stay. 
Won't I give him a piece of my mind! 
Bachelor 
What is it that ails all the women, these days? 
You'd think they had all gone quite wild. 
They want half your money, they're all bound to 

vote. 
And they care not for husband or child! 
Peter 
You must set your foot down, friend, and set it 

down hard {illustrates) 
.That's what I have done; and you'll see 
That my wife will no more be seen gadding 

round. 
She will stay at home, meekly, with me. 
( This seems to amuse Mrs. P. hut she says nothing) 
Mrs Horner 

But you men have your clubs, where you gossip 

and smoke, 
And play poker, and drink, so I've heard. 
Bachelor 

{looking at his ivife, nervously, hut speaking to Mrs. 
Horner) 

That is slander, vile slander, ma'am, {to his wife) 

Really, my dear, 
'Tis not true, I will pledge you my word. 



16 The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 

Mrs Winkie 
Well, our club is for culture, and all higher things, 
Then think of our charity work! 

Peter 
And think of your children, neglected at home. 
Don't you think your chief duty you shirk? ^ 

Mrs Horner (rising) 

I am sorry to see you submit, Amy dear, 
To be bossed round and down-trodden so. 
But don't let a word of this matter get out. 
Or it might deal our cause a great blow. 

{She passes into next room, comes out with her bahy, 
who is half awake and fussing. She 2^ctsses out, with 
a disgusted look at Mrs. Peter) 

Mrs Winkie 
Mary should have looked after my children; but 

then 
She is always contrary, you know! 
I'll send them to you when the cause needs my 

time. 
Come, children, it's quite time to go. 

(Gathers her children and passes out, with an in- 
dignant glance at Peter) 

Mrs Bunting 

Come, baby. We'll go home and scold naughty 
Dad 

For leaving the baby alone. 
Peter 

Mrs. Bunting, 'tis you who should tend to that 

child. 

Now surely, that fact you will own. 
Mrs Bunting 

When we've once got the vote, we will all have 
more time 

To stay in our homes; so, you see, 

The quicker we get it, the better for you. 

To that you must surely agree. 



The Neiv Woman in Mother' Goose Land 17 

Peter 

No, never. A woman was made to keep house. 

She never was fitted to rule. 

She can tend to the children, can sew, mend and 

cook. 
Or, if not wed, why, she can teach school. 

Mrs Bunting 

If not fitted to rule, why then trust your dear 
children to us, sir? 

Peter 

Why, madam, you see, 

'Tis your duty to tend them, your privilege, too. 

You'd better be guided by me. 

Mrs Bunting (rising) 

When I learn my duty, 'twill not be from a man. 

Mrs Peter 

Don't quarrel. Just leave baby here 
When you want to go out. If I am at home, 
I'll keep her with pleasure, the dear! 

{Sundry looks and nods pass betiveen the two wo- 
men, then Mrs. B. turns her hack on the men, and 
speaks to the luomen) 

M7^s Bimting 

Goodby, Mrs. B. Mrs. Peter, I hope 
That you will not desert our great cause. 

Mrs Bachelor 

Oh, the men will stay home and try housework 

a while, 
When we women are making the laws. 

{Mrs. Bunting passes out, her baby in her arms) 

Mrs Bachelor {rising) 

Come, Hubby, 'tis time we were getting home, 
too. 



18 The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 

Peter 

Oh, stay here with us, and take tea. 

I have done all the cooking today, and you'll see 

What housekeepers menfolks can be. 

Mrs Bachelor 
I thank you, but really, we'll have to get home. 
I must do up my work while 'tis light, 
Hubby always upsets the whole house when Fm 

gone. 
And we've company coming tonight. 

Bachelor 
Will you lend me your cure, Peter, just for awhile? 
You really do not need it now. 

Mrs Bachelor 

Cure for what? Are you ill, dear? 
Bachelor 

No, wifey, you are; 

But I'll cure you, for I know just how. 

Peter 
Yes, I'll lend it with pleasure. It's great, I must 

say. 
It did it's work quite quickly here.. 
I'll send it tomorrow. 

Mrs Bachelor 

I don't understand. 
Bachelor 

Well, tomorrow you will, never fear. 

{During the last ten lines or so, Mrs. P. laughs 
quietly to herself, nods knowingly to Mrs B. and places 
finger on lips) 

(Mr. and Mrs. Bachelor pass out. Peter sings boast- 
fully) 

Peter 
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin eater. 
Had a wife and couldn't keep her. 



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Put her in a pumpkin shell, 
And there he kept her very well. 

{Passes out. Just as the curtain falls, Mrs. Peter says) 

Ah, but did he? 

CURTAIN. 



SCENE II. 

{Bachelor's house. Mrs. Bachelor and Mrs. 1 eter 
sewing. Bachelor in pumpkin, looking over edge) 

Bachelor 
Now, my dear, this is foolish, you know very 

well. 
You can't keep me here in this old pumpkin shell. 

Mrs Bachelor 

Yet you thought to keep me there, my dear Mr. B. 
The shoe's on the other foot now, as you see. 

Bachelor 
But I'd be so ashamed, dear, if Peter came in! 
Let me out, now, my love. Don't sit there and 
grin! 

Mrs Bachelor 
There's somebody coming. It's Pe.ter, I see. 
We'll put him in there, too, between you an me. 
{winks at Mrs. Peter) 

Peter {entering) 

{Bachelor dodges out of sight) 

Well, how did it work? 
Mrs Bachelor 

Well, sir, it worked fine! 

It's a capital place for that husband of mine. _ 

Peter 
For your husband! Why, madam, I meant it for 
you. 



20 The Neiu Woman in Mother Goose Land 

Mrs Bachelor 

I know, but for that trick I knew one worth two. 
Peter {advancing to pumpkin) 

Stand up, friend. Where are you? I'll soon 
help you out. 

( Women grab him by the legs, and tip him in) 

Mrs Bachelor 
Ha, ha! One more enemy we've put to route! 

Peter 
I'll climb out! Do you think, ma'am, you can 
keep me in? 

Mrs Bachelor 

Then your knuckles I'll rap with this big rolling 
pin. 

(She does so. Peter howls) 

Peter 

But my dear — 
Mrs Peter 
No use darling. 'Twas so yesterday 
You served me. It's our turn now. We'll have 

our say. 
You're to grant we are equals, the women and 

men, 
You're to give us the vote, or you stay in that 

pen. 
You're to give us some money to use as we please. 
We don't like for every penny to tease. 

Peter 

But then you'll all do as you did yesterday. 
Leave your homes and your children to us, every 
day. 

Mrs. Bachelor 
No, you'll find, if you give us the vote, as you 

should, 
That every woman will quickly make good. 



The New Woman in Mother Goose Land 21 

There'll be no need of working for these things, 

you see. 
When once they are Ours, as you'll surely agree. 
Our homes and our children with pride we will 

tend. 
And protect them, as well. Come, agree now, 

my friend. 
Or some time you will spend in that old pumpkin 

shell. 
Own up that we're right, sir. You know it quite 

well. 

Peter 

I had no idea that my wife v^^ould join in 

With such terrible doings. Don't sit there and 

grin. 
It is very provoking of you. Amy Blanche! 
I want to get out! 

Mrs Peter 

Well, we gave you a chance. 
Peter 

I wouldn't have thought- 
Mrs Peter 

Then you've learned something. See? 

Peter 

Well, really now, upon my hfe, 

I would never have known you for my gentle 

spouse — 
I believe I have got a new wife. 

Mrs Peter 

You certainly have. I'll stand up for my rights. 
In that shell you must stay, sir, till you 
Agree that we're equals and give us the vote. 
That is surely the best way to do. 

Peter 
I agree. 



22 The New Woman in Mother Goose Lrnd 

Bachelor 
So do I. Let us out now, my dear. 

Mrs Bachelor. 
Are you sure that you quite understand? 

Peter 
Yes, we'll be co-workers the women and men. 
For the best in all ways for our land. 

Mrs Bachelor 
You'll never be sorry, (to audience) Now, ladies, 

our play 
We hope that you all understand. 
If you wish for the vote, why, just get it, my 

friends, 
As we do here in Mother Goose land. 

( The ladies sing, as the men climb out. ) 
Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater. 
Had a wife and couldn't keep her. 
Put her in a pumpkin shell, 
And then she put him in as well. 

Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater, 
Had another, didn't love her, 
Peter learned to read and spell. 
And then he loved her very well. 

Men 

Hurrah for the women! They beat, every time! 
Just give 'em the vote, not to do it's a crime. 
Then you'll all get some peace, and, as we under- 
stand. 
Find everything fine as in Mother Goose Land. 

CURTAIN. 



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show window are indignant at having to par- 
ticipate in so many "reduction sales." and, 
revolting, walk off the stage after tellmg 
their troubles in song. The eccentric motions 
of these figures make a very laughable number. 

THE WINNING WAYS OF GRANDMA'S DAYS. Sung in 
costume, this portrays the many welcome and 
pleasing* costumes of "ye olden times." Di- 
rections for minuet included. Very enjoyable. 
Airy one of t he alwve sent postgaHl en receipt if 25 ceits. 

ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE 

Franklin, Ohio 



TWO PLAYS FOR BOYS 

By SEYMOUR S. TIBBALS. 



Mr. Tibbals has been unusually successful in fur- 
nishing boys' plays that introduce characters true to 
life. While the plays are strong and forceful in the 
lessons they teach, clean comedy predominates and 
the boys like them. 

<*The Millionaire Janitor ** 

A comedy in two acts. Here is a rollicking play 
for eight or more boys with plenty of action. Just 
the thing for a Boys' Class or Junior Y. M. C. A. 
Easily staged and costumed. Opportunity for intro- 
duction of musical numbers and recitations. By in- 
troducing such features the play may be used for 
an entire evening's entertainment. 

Price 25 Cents 



"Up Caesar's Creek** 

A splendid play for any number of boys. The 
characters are real boys and the play deals with their 
experiences while camping up Caesar's Creek the per- 
formance closing with a minstrel show in camp. Cos- 
tumes and scenery are not elaborate and the play may 
be produced on any stage. 

Price 25 Cents 

These comedies are protected by copyright, but 
permission for amateur production is granted with 
the purchase of the book. 



ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE 

Franklin, Ohio 



RELEASED fOR AMATEUR PRODUCTION. 

'Ilie little Politician" 

By SEYMOUR S. TIBBALS 



A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS 

^EVEN MALES AND THREE FEMALES 



JU^HIS play was produced professionally 
^^ for several seasons under another title, 
and is now released for amateur production 
w^ithout royalty and without restrictions 
of any kind. The scenery and costumes 
are simple. - Time, about two hours. A 
young society girl plays an important part 
in overthrowing a corrupt political boss 
and brings about the election of her 
fiance. The race for the hand of a 
wealthy widow by rival suitors furnishes 
the comedy. A pretty story is unfolded, 
but without actual love-making or any 
scenes objectionable to the amateur. 
Recommended for high schools and dra- 
matic clubs. 

^g^The garden party in the second act affords 
opportunity for the introduction of any number of 
characters. 

PRICE, 3o CENTS 

Sent Postpaid on Receipt of Price by the 

ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE 

Franklin, Ohio 



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TWO CLEVER MUSICAL PLATS FOR CBODBEll 

Undor The Sngar Piam Tree -_. . — . .-.40c 

In Little Folks Town., _ . — 40c 

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Father Time's Christmas Trial..-.. 15c 

Will Soakum's Matrimonial Bureau.- — 2SC 

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